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argon2

Version 0.44.0 • License MIT

One-Line Verdict

"Stable for production use."

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100% Healy Score

Maintenance

Healthy

Maintenance slowing down.

Security

0 CVE History

No known CVEs.

Performance

1009.3 KB

Light footprint.

Community

744,781

Highly Trusted

How much does argon2 slow down your app?

1009.3 KB

Package Payload

4 Direct

Clean dependency structure.

Cold-Start Impact

+15 ms

Estimated execution overhead on standard hardware.

Security Intelligence

Current Threat Level

Verified Stable

"No known vulnerabilities detected. Version 0.44.0 is stable."

Accuracy Protocol

Scanned against OSV.dev (Google Open Source) databases. Last Deep-Scan: 2026.

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What is argon2?

"An Argon2 library for Node"

argon2 is used to facilitate high-performance Node.js workflows. It provides a slim footprint of 1009.3 KB on disk.

Installation Guide

# Install via NPM

npm install argon2

# Install via Yarn

yarn add argon2

Knowledge Base

Where can I find security audits for argon2?

You are currently viewing a proprietary security audit for argon2 on PAudit. We aggregate global databases to provide a safety rating of 100/100.

How to use Node Package Manager to install argon2?

Run npm install argon2. This installs version 0.44.0 and adds 4 direct dependencies to your project.

Is argon2 popular among Node developers?

Yes, argon2 records 744,781 weekly downloads, making it a Highly Trusted part of the ecosystem.